Data Analysis Associate
Location: US, FL, Jacksonville

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Job Description Summary/Essential Duties:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Accesses data from a variety of sources requiring advanced knowledge of computer programs and administrative applications; manipulates and analyzes information, evaluates results and generates reports to meet user needs. Assists with data collection, verification, aggregation and analysis for internal and external reporting; evaluates assessment tools (e.g. surveys). Assists with the development and implementation of college-wide surveying for institutional effectiveness. Maintains high level of knowledge of data processing to achieve goals. Processes and interprets data from a variety of sources, including the district-wide data system (e.g. Colleague), and/or other specified data collection programs/ software systems (e.g. MIS, SAS, etc.); required to provide analyses and information. Prepares comprehensive profiles of demographic, financial, biographic and other pertinent information; researches local and national resources. Collects, compiles, maintains and reports biographic, demographic and statistical information for the assigned department. Acts as primary location liaison with related Offices such as Information Technology and Institutional Research or as necessary to achieve research objectives. Acts as a resource person (e.g. MIS, SAS, etc.) to adapt new software and/or specific technology; may require to provide training. Coordinates and maintains location website development; some positions may be required to assure that there is web access to institutional publications, reports and resources. Performs other duties as assigned.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Physical Demands:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Ability to lift and carry materials and printouts requiring some physical effort.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Minimum Qualifications:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Related training/education/experience in computer information systems, computer science, or a quantitative social science field                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               One to four years of experience in a research related field                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Experience including design and implementation of data acquisition and analysis projects.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Requires advanced knowledge of SAS as well as demonstrated knowledge of microcomputer spreadsheet applications.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Ability to assess user needs, find answers requested and communicate in a logical manner.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Ability to use data management systems.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Knowledge of HTML and develop web pages.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Oral and written communication skills to interface with individuals from varying backgrounds.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

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